STD Testing
Being knowledgeable about your sexual wellness is crucial. Our Primary Care Doctors in San Diego can assist you wherever you are in your sexual wellness journey.
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are diseases or infections spread from person to person through sexual contact (vaginal, rectal, or oral) and bodily fluids such as blood or semen.
Some common STDs include:
- Gonorrhea
- Chlamydia
- Genital Herpes
- HPV
- Syphilis
- HIV
- Hepatitis
You may have a higher risk of contracting an STD if you engage in unprotected sex, have multiple sexual partners, abuse drugs and alcohol, share needles, or are already infected with an STD. Periodic STD testing is recommended for anyone with these risk factors.
Symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases can vary and can often have no symptoms. Potential symptoms can include vaginal or penile discharge, painful intercourse, painful urination, blisters or sores on the genitals, warts on the genitals, or abdominal pain. If left untreated, STDs can cause infertility and some cancers.
After a physical exam and some testing, a sexually transmitted disease can be diagnosed by your Primary Care Doctor in San Diego. Testing may include a swab or culture of the genitals or a urine or blood test.
To schedule an appointment with your Primary Care Doctor in San Diego to discuss STD testing or if you need immediate Urgent Care in San Diego, please click here or call us at 858-554-1212.